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Ingredients
- 4 T vegetable oil
- 2+ lbs beef chuck, preferably bone-in, cut into 3-4 large pieces
- 4 med onions, peeled and quartered
- 8 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 t dried powdered ginger
- 1/8-1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, optional (I left out)
- 1 T paprika
- salt to taste, as called for throughout recipe
- black pepper to taste, as called for in recipe
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 438g | |
| Calories 360 | |
| Calories from Fat 167 | 46% |
| Total Fat 18.92g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 1.59g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.46g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium 734mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 46.01g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 27% |
| Sugars 17.3g | 12% |
| Protein 6.14g | 10% |
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